abwsco Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 I think we're in for some problems with our chickens I noticed yesteday that Terri was having a go at Edna at every opportunity and this morning when I went to let them out of the run Mindy and Edna weren't leading the stampede like they normally do. Haven't been able to keep an eye on them today either as I've been at work Also, when I went to get them in the run early Edna who normally sleeps in the nestbox was on the perch and Mindy who is normally on the perch was in a nestbox. I do hope it's just a blip and one of the "youngsters" trying to exert themselves over the exbatts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 What a lot of women they are. I don't know but others have said the pecking order changes due to a number of things so I guess growing up is one of them. Hope they stay friends, you have quite a flock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted January 8, 2009 Author Share Posted January 8, 2009 Well it's worse this morning Manjula came running out of the coop to attack Edna, then Terri also joined in. Mindy then got Sherri by her wing feathers and then a bit later Edna and Patty were full on fighting with their neck feathers up and chest banging Hope it settles down soon as they're normally a happy flock apart from the odd bit or argy bargy from the exbatts over treats and much as I'd like to I can't spend all day on guard duty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedusA Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 As long as you have plenty of space for them to run around in so the pursued can escape the pursuers and pleny of feeders/drinkers, I'm sure it will settle down again once the new pecking order establishes. *fingers crossed* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancing cloud Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 My little monsters are really grumpy and mean with each other at the moment because they are moulting - could this be the case with yours too? Even my two usually sweet-natured sharers are snappy and jealous Hope they all get over it soon and go back to being their usual selves Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted January 8, 2009 Author Share Posted January 8, 2009 Thanks Lin and dancing cloud. Moults are over as far as I know and all are laying except for Mindy who hasn't laid for months after laying a giant lash. I wonder if the "newbies" have just turned into vile women Poor Edna is spending all her time running out of the way. She was even hiding behing the compost bin doing a Greta Garbo impersonation Hope yours and mine setlle down soon dancing cloud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted January 12, 2009 Author Share Posted January 12, 2009 Does anyone have any ideas of how long sorting out the pecking order goes on for. Mindy died suddenly on Saturday but they're still chasing poor Edna. Do you think keeping her in the run for part of the day will help or will that makes matters worse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 I'm so sorry about Mindy and how distressing your bad girls are. You have such a big run as well. Feel for you but no experience to give advice. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
